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Single Part Editor - G-Code Filenames
In the Single Part Editor, when I create a new panel, I give it a specific name. And when I create the G-code for this panel, Microvellum gives it's the G-code file a random numerical name. Back in v67, the G-code filename would be the same name as thecopy and paste
Can someone tell me why on some of our work station you can copy and paste entities from Autocad into MV with no problem and some can't, it comes in as OLE? Is there a variable somewhere?Passwords in Mircovellum
I have cleared passwords in Microvellum without turning the login prompt off. Now it will not accept anything for a password. Any thoughts on how to fix this?Product Weight
Is there a way to calculate the weight of a product? I see a prompt in the starter products but no value or equation to drive a value. My current library I'm running is 46.1 and I'm on build # 15.6.730.640.What are the indications that unusual noises coming from your HVAC system might be a prompt signal for urgent repairs?
The flawless operation of your HVAC system is intended to deliver comfort without causing any disturbances. But when strange noises begin to come from this important system, it's not just a nuisance—it's frequently an indication that urgent repairs areFEATURE REQUEST - Correct Shelf Wide Span Calculation with Divisions
Products are no longer recalculating the Shelf Wide Span Width distance when a Division is selected. For example, a 36" wide base cabinet would use a 1" shelf because the Shelf Wide Span Width is set to 32". When a Division is added, one would expectFeature Request - Add XLOOKUP function
The XLOOKUP function would be useful when searching table data.Warning messages not showing through project properties
Hi. Just finished setting up our new cut part and edgeband wizards and I have added a few warning messages for the end user. Works great if you open the wizards through the advanced project setup, but I get no warnings if gaining access to the wizardsPart CNC nest spacing for various tool diameter?
I see there is a default gap spacing on parts nested on a sheet . Can that be set up to accommodate different tool diameters? Or is this pretty much a one and done option ? We are currently at a .5 part nest spacing in between parts , if changing toMaterialProperty Function Issue
Yesterday, I realized the part grain override formula (to force length/width grain direction) in our library wasn't working. The formula is giving a #NAME error for every part. I'm not sure if this was customized from the standard library at some point,Phase Status Indicator
Back in the day, V6 I remember that you could modify the phase or item to indicate that it had been released. It would be handy at times to have this feature returned. Maybe this is still there and I just haven't found it.How to get lookuptable value using row and column
Hi. Could someone please help me with trying to get the value from a look up table which is basically combining the VLOOKUP and the HLOOKUP, if that makes sense. So, I have a table for board materials where the rows are the board name and the columnsTokens
Hi For the "add" to add a token where are the settings for this as per the 2 screen shots attached? As I want to make a few small changes so each time its used to comes out to what we use instead of making changes each time. I know they can be saved toUpdating to The FLA Builds
Hello everyone! Now that some of the dust seems to have settled regarding the FLA change, and there seems to be a large pool of users who have updated to a build that forces the FLA, I wanted to see what y'all thought the pros/cons were of floating licenses.Parametric Default Tool Depth?
Trying to set up a Multi-Pass tool, and would like to have the depth of an operation be parametric. Since we'd use this tool on parts that are +/- thickness and want to always have it cut 2mm shy of all the way through. How can we make consistently shyHow to know the correct placement for machining when using 2D Part Editor
We had a question come up in our product review meeting about the best way to determine where to place a machining operation when using 2D part editor. It can be confusing to know how a part is orientated when seeing it in 2D compared to how it looksFoundation- "Ladder Style" Toe Kick Assembly
I am trying to write a formula for a DIM referencing "Toe Kick Space". Have tried adding a few different Prompts with no luck. Any insight will be appreciated.MV Assistance
Hey MV Community, I've been out of the MV game for a while and need some assistance. I'm looking for the best way to make a custom product for this outdoor trellis. Can anyone recommend a product to start with and formula for the 1x3 Slats where the sizerouter time
does MV have a utility that calculates router run time for a work order?SMA and Profiles
It would help to understand why SMA does not create the profiles for a Solid Surface edge and cove detail, that I drew. First pic shows SMT making what I want and pic 2 shows what SMA creates.Duplication error
I Keep getting a weird duplication happening with my units, its hard to pin point when, but in this scenario, it is a 80% custom unit. It happened when i had closed part editor, used the prompts page to then adjust the height of the unit to make sureglobal variables in library updates
I had the impression that with the foundation library updates, new global variables would be appended to existing global files. even ones that had been renamed. this idea came from this article toward the bottom: "No spec group (global or wizard) workbookLicensing Portal - Where to access?
Hello, Just wondering if anyone knows where to access the Licensing Portal? I'm getting this error message because all available Microvellum seats are in use. It says I can check a licensing portal to see who's currently using the seats, but I can't findJobman Integration
Hi, just wondering what file type the Jobman ERP system actually requires, none of the help guides ive seen specify and everything ive exported from MV has failed to work with Jobman. ThanksAvoid printing empty reports
Is there a way to avoid printing empty reports? Thank you.viewbase
hey guys i use view base for all my drawings these days but i am wondering is their a way to show door swings and drawers on plan view on my setup it doesnt come through.Shelf Hole Spacing
I have a 2-bay cabinet. Both bays have adj shelves. Anyone know how to get different shelf hole spacing per bay. I can change the spacing but not per bay.Tabs
Can someone please point me in the direction to find "tabs" for small parts on Microvellum? On Vcarve (we use for super specialty stuff), it's a prompt in the tool path section but we cannot seem to find in on MV. TIA and Happy Birthday America!!F Workbook & Database Explorer
Is it possible to export/drag drop the F Work Book? We have a sandbox that gets updated and a main configuration the Drafters/Layout Techs use. I've been manually updating the F Workbook Changes. I was wondering if there is a way to Drag Drop it from2D MACHINING
can anyone explain to me why it is when we add machining to a part in the edit part in 2D and then process the part it loses the correct tooling. I have a part the has a cut thru with the cutout tool and a single line path with a 45 miter. when i processImport General Contacts
Has anyone succefully exported / imported contacts from one SQL CE to another SQL CE? An option in Utilities Database Management would be nice however it's not currently an option.Fulterer Drawer Guides
Does anyone use the Fulterer Drawer Guides? They are not an option in Microvellum and wondering how much work would go into adding these guides? We are looking at options for heavy duty and soft close other than KV guides.Preserving custom library through updates
Judging from the comments here, there are quite a few of you that make custom changes to your template workbooks, products, and subassemblies. How do you preserve these changes through library updates from Microvellum? I usually save a copy of any productDRAWBLOCK File path with server
Just 2 weeks ago we got set up on SQL for the first time. When I am adding the file path to DRAWBLOCK Drawing Tokens, it is not pulling up the block for some reason. I made this at home with the file path (just to my home computer) and it was workingWhere is this Drawing Token?
Where is the Drawing Token that produces the width dimension on a 2D case? I know it can be turned off and on at the Global level, I just can't find it in the product data.Associative hardware rotation drill holes problem
Hi. We are using a hinge plate where there are 4 fixing points instead of the usual 2. I've created the new hinge plate by copying an existing one and so on, and everything is working fine. Trouble is when I add another associative token for the drillDrawer Box Depth
I am setting up a new configuration to use for production. The drawer box depth does not draw to the depth I type into the depth field. Where is the setting that controls the box depth? I do not want any adjusting to the depth I type into the field.US Ikea Doors & Drawers Fronts
Hi All, I'm located in the UK and we have a request to make Doors & Drawers for someone in the US on the Ikea carcasses. Does anyone know the hinge and drawer locations for the fronts they can share with me? Also any useful information like cabinets sizes,Foundation Library Update 24.0520 to 24.0607
I have tried several times to run the Foundation Library Update 24.0520 to 24.0607. It seems to download OK but when I run it, it gets stuck on Resolving Duplicates. I let it run for about an hour, then cancel the application. Is anyone else having thiscopy maching in draw parts in 2d cant paste into another part anymore and have it work.
with the new foundation , i just found out you can not copy machining with a base point and paste into another part and have machining work anymore can we fix this. we are a custom wood shop and our answer to making things more productive is copy , steelNext Page
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